Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) critical role in fostering development and security in Jammu Kashmir.
He asserted that the BJP’s resurgence would pave the way for the integration of Pakistan Administered Kashmir (PaK) back into India.
Launching his campaign for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, Yogi Adityanath urged voters to support BJP candidates across various constituencies, including Ramgarh, Vijaypur, and Samba.
Addressing a rally, he claimed that with the BJP in power, the annexation of PaK would soon become a reality.
Yogi pointed to growing unrest in PoK, stating, “Pakistan is struggling to maintain democracy, and voices for separation are rising in PaK. Holding elections in Muzaffarabad alongside our polls would send a positive message.”
He characterized Pakistan as a “cancer to humanity” and suggested that Balochistan’s discontent with Pakistan further highlights the instability within the country.
The Chief Minister showcased the Indian government’s welfare initiatives, noting that millions benefit from schemes like free rations, health insurance, and housing support, contrasting this with the dire conditions he attributed to “beggar Pakistan,” where citizens allegedly struggle for basic sustenance.
Yogi framed Prime Minister Modi’s abrogation of Article 370 as a fulfillment of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee’s vision, claiming it has significantly diminished terrorism in the region.
He accused the Congress, PDP, and National Conference of having previously transformed Jammu and Kashmir into a “warehouse of terrorism,” whereas the current leadership has restored peace and order.
He called the upcoming election an opportunity for voters to “teach a lesson” to the opposition parties and touted recent developments, such as major infrastructure projects, as evidence of progress under BJP rule.
He declared, “You are witnessing the new Jammu and Kashmir of the new India. This is no longer a ‘terrorism state’ but a flourishing tourism destination.”
Adityanath criticized the opposition for their alleged failures in addressing local issues, including the plight of Dalits and those displaced during the 1947 conflict. He emphasized that while the BJP is committed to inclusive development and security, the opposition engages in divisive politics, thus jeopardizing the region’s future.
In a pointed series of questions directed at Rahul Gandhi, he sought clarity on the National Conference’s proposals for a separate flag and the restoration of Articles 370 and 35A, which he claimed would only lead back to unrest and violence.
Yogi Adityanath concluded by reaffirming the BJP’s commitment to comprehensive development, good governance, and security, positioning the party as the solution to the region’s challenges while maintaining a firm stance against appeasement politics.